Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lignosa
ID:
1051590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill.2: 332 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001050928

Common Names

  • Galactia lignosa
  • Lignosa Galactia
  • Lignosa

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Description

Galactia lignosa (also called Lignose Milkpea, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry woodlands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Galactia lignosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Galactia lignosa has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with serrated edges.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Galactia lignosa is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape or size.

Where to Find Galactia lignosa

Galactia lignosa can be found in dry, rocky, and sandy soils in the eastern United States, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Species in the Galactia genus

Galactia fiebrigiana, Galactia lindenii, Galactia sangsterae, Galactia acapulcensis, Galactia albiflora, Galactia anomala, Galactia argentea, Galactia augustii, Galactia benthamiana, Galactia combsii, Galactia cuneata, Galactia dictyophylla, Galactia earlei, Galactia eggersii, Galactia erecta, Galactia galactioides, Galactia glaucophylla, Galactia herradurensis, Galactia incana, Galactia isopoda, Galactia jenningsii, Galactia killipiana, Galactia laxiflora, Galactia maisiana, Galactia marginalis, Galactia minutifolia, Galactia multiflora, Galactia nummularia, Galactia pendula, Galactia pinetorum, Galactia regularis, Galactia remansoana, Galactia revoluta, Galactia rotundata, Galactia rubra, Galactia savannarum, Galactia shumbae, Galactia sparsiflora, Galactia suberecta, Galactia uniflora, Galactia wrightii, Galactia minarum, Galactia heterophylla, Galactia mollis, Galactia volubilis, Galactia brachyodon, Galactia canescens, Galactia elliottii, Galactia filiformis, Galactia floridana,

Species in the Fabaceae family